Oh Boy Salad

Get ready to fall in love with the vibrant and refreshing flavors of the "Oh Boy Salad," a quick and easy recipe that's perfect for any meal. Packed with crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad screams freshness in every bite. Topped with creamy crumbled feta cheese and golden croutons, it delivers the perfect balance of textures. The zesty homemade dressing—featuring a harmonious blend of olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—ties it all together with a burst of tangy-sweet goodness. Garnished with chopped fresh parsley, this 15-minute salad recipe is a healthy and satisfying side dish or light entree that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Keywords: romaine salad recipe, quick salad recipes, homemade salad dressing, fresh and healthy salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 heads Romaine lettuce
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.75 cup Feta cheese
• 1 cup Croutons
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces. Place it in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, and add them to the bowl.

Step 3

Peel and dice the cucumber into small cubes, then add it to the salad.

Step 4

Slice the red onion thinly, and separate the rings before tossing them into the bowl.

Step 5

Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the salad, followed by the croutons for added crunch.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and emulsified.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing evenly over the salad and toss gently to combine, ensuring every ingredient is lightly coated.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the top as a garnish.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or a light entree.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1965.1 grams (1965.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1310

Total Fat 91.20g	117%
Saturated Fat 26.10g	131%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.00g
Cholesterol 103mg	34%
Sodium 3472mg	151%
Total Carbohydrate 94.90g	35%
Dietary Fiber 22.90g	82%
Total Sugars 29.70g
Protein 41.00g	82%

Vitamin D 18IU	90%
Calcium 1116mg	86%
Iron 15mg	81%
Potassium 3505mg	75%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.2%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 27.8%